Rough Guide Staycations Devon & Cornwall: Travel Guide with eBook (Rough Guides Staycations)

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Inspirational and informative pocket guide, shining a spotlight on the best of holidaying at home in the UK through clearly laid-out walking and driving itineraries.
Explore the best of Devon & Cornwall with this unique Rough Guide Staycation to Devon & Cornwall, packed full of insider information and stunning images. From making sure you don’t miss out on must-see attractions like the Eden Project, Lynmouth Cliff Railway and Tate St Ives, to discovering hidden gems, including an invigorating hike through Dartmoor, hitting the waves in Newquay and feeling the power of myths at the legendary Tintagel Castle, the easy-to-follow, ready-made walking and driving routes will save you time, help you plan, and enhance your staycation in Devon & Cornwall. This book has been fully updated post-COVID-19 and it comes with a free eBook.
The Rough Guide Staycations to Devon & Cornwall covers: Exeter and Topsham, East Devon, the English Riviera, the South Hams, Plymouth and the Tamar Valley, Dartmoor, North Devon, Exmoor, the South Coast Harbours and Bodmin Moor, Truro to the Lizard, Land’s End Peninsula and St Ives to St Agnes, the North Coast Resorts and the Atlantic Highway, the Isles of Scilly.
Inside this travel guide you will find:
INFORMATION FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER
Provides practical information for every kind of trip to Devon & Cornwall, from discovering local history in Plymouth to getting out in nature in Dartmoor and finding family-friendly activities in Exmoor.
13 READY TO FOLLOW WALKS AND TOURS
Features over 13 detailed easy to follow walking tour itineraries, including The South Hams, East Devon, North Devon.
LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
Carefully curated list of Devon & Cornwall’s unmissable sights and unique attractions for those who want to make the most of their stay.
RAINY DAY RECOMMENDATIONS
Uncover plenty of options, whatever the weather throws at you, like shopping at Barnstaple Pannier Market.
INSIDER RECOMMENDATIONS
Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for surfing, walking, cycling and fishing.
Find a curated list of where to stay and what to do, from active pursuits to themed trips.
HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS
Learn more about Devon & Cornwall’s rich history with fascinating cultural insights throughout.
PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS
From transport to hours of operation, we’ve got you covered whatever you choose to see and do around Devon & Cornwall including getting there, getting around by public transport, accommodation, detailed food and drink highlights, and sports and activities in the region.
METICULOUS MAPPING
Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered sights relating to major points of interest in the main text. Find your way around The Minster, Knaresborough and many more locations in Devon & Cornwall without needing to go online.
FREE EBOOK
Free eBook download with every purchase of a printed book to access all content from your phone or tablet for on-the-road exploration.

From the Publisher

ALL YOU NEED TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR HOLIDAY IN DEVON & CORNWALL

Warm, sometimes wet, always wonderful, this peninsula of high cliffs and moors, cream teas and thatched cottages has some of the most spectacular scenery in Britain.

This Rough Guides travel guide includes:

Detailed walks and tours feature the best places to visit, plus what to do and where to eat along the wayConcise and easy-to-use guide to Devon and Cornwall’s areas, with full-colour maps throughoutInsider recommendations guide you to what makes the area specialPre-departure tips and practical information, plus ideas for active, themed and green holidays

START YOUR JOURNEY WITH ROUGH GUIDES

THINGS TO DO ON A RAINY DAY

Discover Exeter’s fine cathedral and Underground PassagesShop in Barnstaple’s Pannier MarketEat fish and chips in Lynmouth then have a go on the cliff railway Visit a tropical jungle at the Eden Project, near St AustellExplore the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, Falmouth

FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN

Meet more than 50 endangered species at Paignton ZooCollect eggs to make a pie in Preston’s Occombe FarmSee falcons at the Wildlife and Dinosaur Park, Combe MartinHave an exhilarating day at The Flambards ExperienceMilk a cow at Dairyland Farm World, near Newquay

GREAT GREEN ACTIVITIES

Ride the water-operated Cliff Railway from Lynton to Lynmouth Go letterboxing (a bit like orienteering) on DartmoorCycle the Tarka TrailExplore the stunning Lost Gardens of HeliganTake a guided food-foraging walk in the Lizard

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Pages
128 360 136 336 376

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10 x 19.1 12.9 x 19.8 10 x 19.1 12.9 x 19.8 17.1 x 21.6

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Pocket Classic Pocket Classic Coffee Table Book

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rough Guides (15 Jun. 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1789197058
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1789197051
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 19.4 x 1 x 11.8 cm